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    New Lawsuit Targets Psychologists in CIA Torture

    In the aftermath of September 11, the CIA adopted a program of torture — painstakingly documented by a Senate Committee investigation. Now some survivors are filing suit against two psychologists named as architects of the program.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 13, 2015 • 6m Listen

    In the aftermath of September 11, the CIA adopted a program of torture — painstakingly documented by a Senate Committee investigation. Now some survivors are filing suit against two psychologists named as architects of the program. Steven Watt is an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, representing two clients and the family of a third, who died.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Steve Watt

      American Civili Liberties Union

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Another Palestinian Uprising?
    1. 1:38New Lawsuit Targets Psychologists in CIA TortureYou’re reading this
    2. 8:14The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Heats Up Again
    3. 41:39Gallup Dips Out of Horserace Polling, Focusing on Issues
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